Career Possibilities in Criminal Justice

Gaining a degree in criminal justice can springboard you towards virtually any career related to law enforcement. Many students choose to continue their education in fields such as forensics or law, but some dive right into career opportunities in criminal justice.

Popular and growing criminal justice careers include:

Law Enforcement Agents- Police officers, detectives, sheriffs, FBI and other governmental agents constitute this field of law enforcement. These individuals are charged with maintaining order, protecting citizens and property. They work to prevent crime, investigate criminal activity and college evidence to assist prosecutors.

Correctional Officers- Correctional officers are responsible for maintaining order and security in prisons. They are also accountable for the prevention of escapes, assaults and other disturbances. They oversee current prisoners and those awaiting trial.

Probation Officers- Probation officers supervise criminal offenders who are on probation or parole. They ensure the offender is compliant with the terms of their sentence and assist with matters such as job placement and drug counseling.

Correctional Treatment Specialists- These individuals are specialized to work with inmates and those released on parole or probation to ensure proper progress is being made. This is accomplished through educational and training programs, anger management classes and drug counseling.

Criminal justice careers have great outlooks through 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Projected growth is said to be “faster than average”, which means an increase of 14 to 19 percent employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If serving and protecting is where your heart lies, earn your degree in Criminal Justice and start your career now!

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